Juniperus chinensis 'Obelisk' (Chinese juniper)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Juniperus |
| Species | chinensis |
| Cultivar | 'Obelisk' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - 30 |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Dense irregularly columnar evergreen conifer. |
| ID Characteristic | Dark blue-green foliage with needles 15 mm in length. |
| Landscape | Low maintenance architectural. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. |
| Pests | Aphids, juniper scale and caterpillars. |
| Notable Specimens | Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
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